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saw the ones on ebay, thats why i thought i'd post question, i think they would look the dogs in my a30 pro street hot rod??? i my experience no amount of su's can be as hard to set up as my holley i had on v8 beetle, might of well of poured fuel straight from fuel can into carb!! does that sound li...

hi im looking into upgrading carbs from std su's,
can anyone give me any more info on the boxer 4 x 44 su conversions?
i dont seem to be able to find much info?
i.e power increase, mpg's and comparison against more common holley etc!
regards steven

i bought bug with conversion already done (about 10 years ago) i have std 1500 gearbox and it seems to be holding up fine, std beetle clutch realy isnt up for the job so looking to upgrade to 2400llb plate at some point! im happy to give any advise i can just pm me, will try to post a few pics too! ...

this is all great help thank you! i am running off std p6 mechanical pump as engine is fitted to rear of my beetle! )there is no fuel return to tank) i have another holly 390 which i think ill bolt on and see if that is a better starting point?? i went for holly as i though it was easier to set up! ...

to get it to idle i have to turn idle screw in so butterflys open alot and if you look in venturi fuel is literaly being pored in! i am a mechanic just never set up v8 or holley before???

thanks thats a great help! only problem is s/h carb i bought only has the parts that are already fitted! what do i do with timing settings?? i no they were fine before changing carb but now holly wants to blow flames up through inlets! am i right in thinking su carb only creates vacunm and advances ...

hi guys can anyone give me advice on setting up holley 390 p[lease?
have started engine but seems very rich, wont idle, and needs nearly full choke to run???
also should acc?enrichment fuel jets put in extra fuel as soon as you touch throttle??

regards steven

thanks mate just purchased correct part!
now i no how to get 3 pipes into 2!!!
regards steven

hi guys i am fitting my edelbrock manifold and holley over the week end! but havent sussed out coolant system yet can any one help! its on an p6 early engine (1975)! my problem is that on the origonal manifold at the front of engine there is the rad hose outlet and 2 smaller hose connection (1 in ma...

hi guys i have v8 in rear of my 73 vw beetle monster truck and am trying to find out where and what my engine came from! i have spocken to a couple of locals but they were stumped as my block is stamped 9:25 to one?? the closest i can find is 9:35 to 1! can anyone shed any light please?? regards ste...

i am yet to recieve carb to check condition but as im a mechanic i can fully rebuild if required! i paid 100 plus postage so i would look to recoupe the money i spent! think thats a very good price from what i have seen?? regards steven, p.s i may also have other spares like angled base plate etc, b...

hi im currently converting my v8 to holley 390! take a look at Offenhauser and edelbrock manifold as i think they do a custom low profile manifold suitable for clearance problems!! i have ended up buying 2 holley 390 carbs as i bought one then founedelbrock manifold came with carb fitted! so i have ...

just bought another holley 390 with edelbrock manifold and chrome air cleaner with a trick kit? what is an trick kit??? another bargain price so i have 2 holley carbs now!!
it comes with angled base mount so is there any thing else i need??

thanks for youre help mate, i just need to find manifold without spending the earth!
will try to post some pics at some point! v8 hanging out the back of beetle with 33x12.50 15 wheels is an amusing site!

hi guys! its the first time ive been on forum so please bear with me! i have recently bought 1972 vw beetle which has been monster trucked, and running v8 (9.25 c/r) :D just bought a good priced holley 390 carb but am now looking for s/hand manifold and any other parts needed? i have read you have t...